GG MOA procedure coding chapter 6 – Flashcards
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anesthesia is the suppression of nerve sensation. t or f
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topical anesthesia is applied only to the surface nerves in one area. t or f
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a digital block is a type of local anesthesia. t or f
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local anesthesia may only be administered by an anesthesiologist. t or f
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regional anesthesia is the interruption of nerve impulses without the loss of consciousness. t or f
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general anesthesia creates only superficial numbing of the skin. t or f
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Caudal is a type of general anesthesia. t or f
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conscious sedation is a form of general anesthesia. t or f
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MAC services are coded from the anesthesia code section of CPT. t or f
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MAC services are provided by the anesthesiologist. t or f
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twilight sedation is another term for regional anesthesia. t or f
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modifier 47 is always appended with an anesthesia code. t or f
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anesthesia codes are determined by the procedure for which the anesthetic was required. t or f
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anesthesia codes already include the per-operative visit by the anesthesiologist. t or f
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time reporting for anesthesia services uses the formula (B+T+M)xCF. t or f
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qualifying circumstance codes explain the type of anesthesia used. t or f
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physical status modifiers are only used when the patient is critically ill. t or f
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if the same physician who will be performing the procedure also administers either regional or general anesthesia, the modifier 32 must be used. t or f
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physical status modifiers identify the patients current health that may increase the complexity of administering anesthesia services. t or f
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a CRNA is a registered nurse with specialized training in anesthesia. t or f
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the modifier AA indicates that a nurse anesthetist administered the anesthesia. t or f
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at the time anesthesia was administered, the patient was 73 years old. this circumstance will require a qualifying circumstance add on code. t or f
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the usual post operative visit by the anesthesiologist performs is coded separately. t or f
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modifier 47 is never appended to an anesthesia code. t or f
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a supraclavicular is an example of a regional block. t or f
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a type of anesthesia...
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brand
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the injection of a drug to prevent sensation in a specific portion of the body is...
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local anesthesia
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type of regional anesthesia...
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nerve block
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axillary, bier, retobulbar are all types of...
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regional anesthesia
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general anesthesia can not be administered by...
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absorption
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a form of ultra light general anesthesia that reduces stress is called...
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moderate sedation
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conscious sedation administered and monitored by an anesthesiologist is called...
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monitored anesthesia care
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MAC services are coded...
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always from the anesthesia section of CPT
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MAC does not...
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eliminate pain sensation
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anesthesia codes are determined by...
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anatomical site of procedure
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all anesthesia codes must include a...
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physical status modifier
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moderate sedation is also known as...
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conscious sedation
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when using time reporting, anesthesia time begins...
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preparation for the administration of the anesthesia
